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Two Fine Gael junior ministers differ on Budget plans

Brian Hayes said the Government should surpass the deficit reduction targetPaschal Donohoe has indicated that the Government may look at implementing an adjustment of less than €3.1bnJoan Burton said there is nothing decided in relation to the upcoming Budget

A month ahead of Budget 2014, two Fine Gael junior ministers have expressed diverging views on the adjustment needed for next year.

Minister for European Affairs Paschal Donohoe has indicated that the Government may look at implementing an adjustment of less than the planned €3.1bn, if next year's deficit target is met.

However, Minister of State in the Department of Finance Brian Hayes has indicated that he does not believe the Government has much room to manoeuvre on the adjustment of €3.1bn.